AAR elects Hema Widhani to board, increasing its size to 12 members
On March 18, 2025, AAR's board increased its size from 11 to 12 members and elected Hema Widhani, 47, as an independent Class I director, effective immediately. The board has not yet assigned her to any committees, and the filing discloses no earnings, guidance, or transaction news.
Key points
- Hema Widhani, 47, elected March 18, 2025 as a Class I independent director
- Board size increased from 11 to 12 members to fill the new seat
- Non-employee director pay: $95,000 annualized retainer and 391 restricted shares vesting June 1, 2025
- Press release (Exhibit 99.1) dated March 19, 2025 says she previously was Prudential Financial's Chief Digital and Marketing Officer
The filing
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